Bridge Winners Profile for Tracy Brines

Basic Information

Member Since

July 16, 2012

Last Seen

10 hours ago

Member Type

Bridge Player

about me

Learned to play bridge in college (Texas Tech University) where I studied Civil Engineering. Joined the Navy in 95 and spent 15 years as an Officer on Aircraft Carriers and Destroyers. Working at the Surry Nuclear Power Station, about an Hour SE of Richmond VA. I am looking for a serious -long term bridge partner to meet at NABCs and maybe an occassional regional.

Country

United States of America

Bridge Information

Favorite Bridge Memory

Qualifying for the 3rd day of the National Open Swiss in Seattle in 2011; getting to play behind screens for the 1st time

Bridge Accomplishments

Numerous Regional Open wins; 2nd day of several major national pair events

All these comments seem to forget that for some people bridge is a social game and not a way of life. What is wrong with letting people feel good about themselves? Does it make you feel better about yourself to insult the thousands of players that still play the game ...

I am not usually in the "must follow the rules" crowd, I frequently will let things slide (especially at the club), but... to call someone "ethical" for letting it go - does that imply that following the rules is "un-ethical" or that they are somehow not a Gentleman? This strikes me ...

When I play at the club it is to practice for better events. Let's face it, anytime the director is called to the table the quality of play goes way down... the way to avoid this is just dont call the director. Selfish? Yes, against the Rules? Probably, but ...

I must admit, I would let them take it back if they were a new pair or a pair that was just learning (practicing) precision. An experienced pair, probably not. Actually, if it were an experienced pair and I offered to let them take it back, they would probably say ...